Sharon Osbourne is open about her less-than-idyllic childhood and her remote relationship with her mother, but as she delves into her maternal family history and uncovers the difficult circumstances of her mother’s and grandmother’s lives, she is moved by what she discovers, from family break-up to a brush with the law. Further back, Sharon is astonished to discover that her great-grandmother was born in the United States, but as Sharon digs deeper in to the story she realises it’s a case of the American Dream gone wrong. Sharon’s great-great-grandparents, lured by the promise of work in a cotton mill town advertised as paradise, found the harsh reality very different.

The National Crime Agency said the haul weighed 960kg - a "significant" loss to those involved.

Three families whose loved ones died after catching Covid-19 in hospital say they feel "let down".

Tony's Law is being suggested as an amendment to the Policing Bill by Tonbridge MP Tom Tugendhat.

People in north Hampshire are urged to get tested over concerns about cases of the Indian variant.

Mackerel Sky by Eric William Ravilious is to be unveiled again at Hastings Contemporary.

Fifteen-year-old Ellis Murphy-Richards, from Kent, died after being hit by a train last September.

Rain spoils a thrilling finish at The Oval as Middlesex fall 40 short of victory in an entertaining draw with Surrey.

Kent and Glamorgan's attempt to set up a final-innings run-chase in Canterbury is wrecked by the weather.

Hundreds take part in walks in memory of the Kent Police PCSO found dead near her home last month.

Rory Burns and Mark Stoneman post a second century stand of the match to put Surrey in a strong position against Middlesex.

Glamorgan go into the final day on 64 for three in reply to Kent's 307 after more marathon delays in their Championship game.

Police hope video captured in the week before PCSO Julia James's death will reveal new clues.

Veteran Darren Stevens blasts 30 boundaries in his 190 to dominate Kent's innings of 307 against Glamorgan, who struggle to 55-2 in reply.

The airport faced criticism after arrivals from countries with a high Covid risk were made to queue with other passengers.

Just 18 overs are bowled on day two of Surrey's County Championship derby against Middlesex due to rain.

Brook House near Gatwick was being used to house asylum seekers awaiting deportation flights.

James Ford was jailed for life in 2004 after admitting to murdering Amanda Champion in Kent.

Detectives probing the killing of Billy Henham, 24, urge the public not to approach Dushane Meikle.

Kent reach 70-2 on a weather-ruined day against Glamorgan at Canterbury to keep returning spectators waiting.